New Mechanics Lien Act in California *

USA - July 31 2012
In 2010, the California Legislature enacted Senate Bill ("SB") 189 to reorganize and simplify the laws governing works of improvement.

Co-authors: Scott Vignos.

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Court broadly defines subcontractors who qualify for payment bond claims *

USA - June 11 2012
Can a supplier of construction materials be considered a "subcontractor" for purposes of enforcing its claim on a public works payment bond?

Co-authors: Scott Vignos.

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Arbitrators can decide validity of arbitration provision in construction contracts *

USA - December 2 2011
Binding arbitration of construction disputes is frequently required by standard industry contracts.

Co-authors: Robert T. Sturgeon .

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Public private partnership upheld for construction of Presidio Parkway *

USA - September 7 2011
In 2009, the California legislature amended Section 143 of the Streets and Highways Code and greatly expanded availability of the public-private partnership ("P3") as a mechanism to finance transportation infrastructure projects

Co-authors: Robyn Christo.

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Mechanic's lien update: lien claimants must now give owners "notice of mechanic's lien" *

USA - December 8 2010
California contractors and material suppliers beware.

Co-authors: James G. Higgins.

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